GRAN FONDO UTAH

GRAN FONDO UTAH APP, powered by Ride with GPS

All event information will be available on the free Gran Fondo Utah App, powered by Ride with GPS. The app will be available for download the week of the event. From the Ride with GPS app on your phone, select "Open Shortcut" and scan the QR code or enter the code.

PACKET PICKUP AND BIKE EXPO

Friday from TBD at TBD | Street, Payson, Utah

Saturday from TBD at 300 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651 (race start/finish location)

To speed up packet pickup and reduce congestion, riders may collect packets for additional riders with permission. You must present your ID and a copy of each rider’s photo id and a statement of permission. A text or email containing a photo of a rider’s ID and their statement will work.

Registration will also be available at an increased fee on Friday and Saturday, tell your friends to sign up now, they can still register.

TIMING CHIPS AND BIB NUMBERS

All Timing Chips must be picked up on race morning. This is a very quick process. We WILL NOT give you a chip without verifying your bib number. Race numbers must be mounted on your back right side and be easily readable.

You must return your timing chip or you will be charged 100 dollars. Please make sure you return it!

PREPARING TO RIDE

As you prepare for your ride after picking up your packet, please abide by the following rules and recommendations:

• Bib number is mandatory, should be pinned to the back center of your jersey, and cannot be cut or folded.
• Timing chip (provided Sunday morning at start area) is required to be included in official results. For best accuracy, please wear timing chip on your ankle.
• Elevation/race section and name decals are provided for your convenience by our sponsor, Hub Labels.

EVENT WEATHER by Epic Ride Weather

Get the most out of your Gran Fondo National Series ride with personalized weather forecasts from the Epic Ride Weather app. Forecasts include wind speed, temperature and precipitation for the duration of your ride along the route. Plan your hydration and nutrition, pick the right clothing and plan to maximize the tailwind. Gran Fondo National Series events show up under "Events" in the app and are free to use for anyone riding the course. Get the app from https://www.epicrideweather.com

PARKING

TBD

Please park in designated parking areas or utilize legal street parking.

START TIME AND LOCATION

All Gran and Medio riders must be staged by 7:45 am for the start at 8:00am. Piccolo riders must be staged by 9:45 am for the start at 10:00am. All riders must cross the official start line. Though timing begins at the first timed segment, participation will be verified by chip read at the start. Starting without crossing the start line will result in disqualification. The start and finish lines of timed segments only cover the RIGHT SIDE of the road. If you are on the wrong side of the road when you pass the start or finish line of a timed segment, your time WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

Location: 300 S Main St, Payson, UT 84651

This is not a Start to Finish Race! Time sections determine placement.

AID STATIONS

There will be 4 aid stations along the Gran route and 3 on the Medio route, and 1 on the Piccolo route. We will provide Water, Heed sports drink, Soda, Hammer Gels and Bars, Bananas, Clementines, Cookies, Chips, and snack bars.

BATHROOMS

Aid-Stations will have bathrooms. Please use bathrooms. One of the biggest local complaints is cyclists peeing on the side of the road. Please help our reputation and use porta-johns.

CUTOFF TIMES

No exceptions for Gran and Medio riders! If you do not maintain an average progression speed greater than 10mph you will be directed to take a shorter route. These cut-off spots will happen at the pre-established splits and you will be directed to the shorter route. Please Note: This is a 10mph progression speed, not average speed. Progression speed includes all stopped time. No exceptions!

Lost items: We are not responsible for lost or damaged goods or anything left at aid stations or the start finish area. We will try to help but cannot be responsible for your personal items, including your bike.

FINISH AREA

Upon reaching the finish line, riders will be directed into a one-way finishers' chute to return Timing Chip. Your food and drink tickets are attached to your bib number! Tickets can be redeemed for a great meal. Riders with particular dietary needs should be prepared with own post-ride food options.

RESULTS AND AWARDS

Real-time results will be posted to the Gran Fondo Utah App by Ride with GPS, and on the website results page. Riders who finish in the TOP 3 in a competition category (overall male & female for Gran/Medio/Piccolo routes, age groups by course and sex) will be invited to the podium presentations. Gran Route age group winners will be awarded custom kits from Suarez Cycling.

• Awards presented three deep for each category for fastest section times.
• Custom produced Gran Fondo Winners kits will be awarded to the fastest riders in each age category of the Gran Route event. These will be mailed to you post event in the size you order.
• Team competition: fastest three person team in the Gran Route details at: https://www.granfondonationalchampionshipseries.com/team-category/

Estimated times to start awards:

• Piccolo: 1:00pm
• Medio: 3:00pm
• Gran: 4:00pm

We will try to do awards as early as possible. Please understand, it is not possible to tell who won until everyone is finished… this is the nature of timed segment competitions, the first one back is not necessarily the winner. If you do place in the top three of your age group, and you cannot wait for the awards ceremony, you can send a self-addressed postage-paid mailing package to us and we will mail you your award.

PRIZE RAFFLE

Any rider who completes any 2025 Gran Fondo National Series event format on the scheduled weekend will be eligible for the raffle. Raffle winners must be present to win.

Great prizes from our sponsors such as:

• Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
• Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Computer
• Wahoo KICKR smart trainer
• EKOÏ sunglasses
• Monari Federzoni premium balsamic vinegar
• Rouvy membership
• Lazer helmet
• Industry Nine wheelset
• Cane Creek components
• Swiftwick socks
• Bike Flights travel voucher
• Shimano products
• CTS Trainright Membership
• Jittery Joe’s Coffee
• UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
• Ride with GPS Premium Membership
• Epic Ride Weather app

(List subject to change)

RECOMMENDED LODGING AND ATTRACTIONS

Holiday Inn Springville

Hampton Spanish Fork

Quality Inn Payson